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As we enter a new Carolean era with King Charles III on the throne, we take a look back at kings and queens through history. We took a look back at kings and queens through history. Discover royal tales of legend, romance, conflict and escape.
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New research reveals previously undiscovered 'witches marks' at Gainsborough Old Hall
Research at Gainsborough Old Hall in Lincolnshire has revealed a staggering array of carved ritual protection, or apotropaic marks (sometimes called 'witches marks'), the most identified at any of our 400 sites.
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Can You Guess the English Heritage Garden?
Test your knowledge of England’s history and get inspiration for your next day out. English Heritage cares for over 400 historic sites, many of which have stunning gardens, reflecting a wide range of historical periods. How many can you recognise?
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The UK’s biggest celebration of climate change action is happening this summer and English Heritage is excited to be involved.
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Capable of enlivening everything from a slice of toast to complex bakes, butter is a staple household ingredient. But have you ever wondered when the art of butter-making first began? The answer stretches back centuries, with evidence of its importance at a number of English Heritage sites
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The impressive remains of an abbey of Cistercian 'white monks', including towering fragments of its 13th-century church, infirmary and 14th-century abbot's lodging.
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As our gardeners begin replanting historic parterre gardens for the summer, we reveal the story of these decorative flower beds and the work that goes into creating delightfully dazzling displays.
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100 meadows across 100 historic sites over the next decade – English Heritage’s Coronation pledge
Sites will include Stonehenge, Charles Darwin’s house and London’s Jewel Tower English Heritage is joining forces with Plantlife to deliver this natural legacy
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The influence of the great formal gardens of the Renaissance gradually gave way to the opulence of the Baroque during the Stuart period. Gardens increasingly displayed man’s dominance over nature and the fruits of scientific endeavour – both through their design and what was placed and grown in them.